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A Hive of Busy Bees by Effie Mae Hency Williams
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The children sat very still for some time, after Grandma had finished
her story. "I think Bee Prayerful is the best of all," said Joyce at
last. "I shall remember that story as long as I live."

"I hope you will, dear," said Grandma. "No matter where you go--no
matter how busy you are--always listen to the gentle buzz of Bee
Prayerful."

"We will, Grandma," said the children soberly.

"And now," said Grandma, "it is bedtime for two little folks who will
have to be up bright and early in the morning. You know the train leaves
at eight o'clock."

"Good-night, katydids and whippoorwills," murmured Don a little drowsily.
"We shall come back to hear you sing again next summer."

With that, two tired children crept upstairs and tumbled into bed; and
very soon they were in the Land of Dreams.



Home Again

[Illustration: Home Again]

The sunlight was streaming in at their bedroom windows, when Joyce and
Don awoke the next morning. They dressed quickly, and ran down to watch
Grandma pack their lunch for the trip home. At the breakfast table, they
talked of all the nice times they had had during the past few weeks; and
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